Providing comparison information to clients regarding the terms and conditions of employment in other collective agreements, as required

Developing effective strategies for the successful negotiation of collective agreements in a manner that meets client needs, including working with benefit consultants, actuaries and benefit providers as needed

Provide full support in all areas in the event of a work stoppage, including injunctive relief, where needed

If you have encountered Workplace Safety and Insurance issues, our team of experts can assist with the following:

Workplace Safety and Insurance claims control management from the initial stages of a claim to the closure of a claim

Assistance and reviews on completing and filing Form 7 and other WSIA forms and reporting requirements

Assistance in communicating and documenting matters with the WSIB and where appropriate intervening directly with Board employees to ensure prompt responses and effective claims control

Assistance in preparing and/or advising on providing suitable work, work hardening programs, and all phases of the Work Reintegration process, including assistance at Return to Work Specialists and/or Work Transition Specialists meetings

Assistance in arranging and advising on Physical Demands Analysis, Ergonomic Assessments, Job Shadowing and Education, and other related services for the company

Arranging private investigations and surveillance where appropriate

Assistance in arranging and advising on Independent Medical Assessments and Function Abilities Evaluations

Review of individual claim files for cost relief from the Secondary Injury and Enhancement Fund (S.I.E.F.)

Assistance and advice on experience rating matters (N.E.E.R. and CAD-7) including assessment reviews with detailed reporting to confirm company’s position at any given time and advice on how to maximize your refund or minimize your penalty on a cost-effective basis

Assistance and advice on Revenue matters including employer classification, payroll and work-well audits

Assistance with the preparation of objections and written submissions on behalf of employers at all levels of appeal process

Representation at WSIB and WSIAT Appeal Hearings

Representation of employers, directors, officers or supervisors charged with an offence under the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act and regarding any investigations involving the Regulatory Division

Assistance and advice regarding registering as an employer with the WSIB when starting a business

Assistance and advice regarding WSIB costs and potential on-going liability upon the sale of assets or shares of a business or upon restructuring of a business

Providing proactive advice to employers regarding their obligations under the Employment Standards Act, 2000, including their obligations with respect to hours of work, vacation time and pay, statutory holidays, leaves of absence, and termination and severance of employment

Representation of employers in all dealings with Employment Standards Officers on employment standards matters and complaints

Assisting and advising employers on disability management and controlling the costs of sickness and accident/disability claims filed by employees

Advising employers on reducing costs of sickness and accident/disability claims including assistance in preparing and advising on return to work programs, arranging Independent Medical Examinations or Functional Abilities Evaluations, Ergonomic Assessments, Job Shadowing and private investigations and surveillance, where appropriate

Representation of employers in any actions commenced by employees to pursue sickness and accident/disability claims